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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in cleared
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saved
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of freed
Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Employees and friends of the Federation gathered to remove pictures of the freed living hostages from a commemorative wall.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Thereafter, the freed captives will be flown to hospitals across Israel, which have already cleared dedicated departments.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
This phenomenon is prevalent in stories of Fannie Berry, a freed woman known for her tales about the days of enslavement.
—Sarah Rex, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2025
Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Moon was freed at the start of the Korean War, and went south as a refugee.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Glezmann and another American, Faye Hall, were released in March, followed by a fifth American, Amir Amiri, who was freed last September.
—Camilla Schick, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The Venezuelan government freed the son-in-law of opposition leader Edmundo González on Thursday, marking one of the highest-profile releases yet in a slow and contested process Washington says is central to resolving the country’s long-running political crisis.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
He was freed on supervised release in May 2020, but quickly broke that pledge, chowing down with his fellow Colombo gangsters at the legendary Brennan and Carr restaurant that November to discuss the crime family’s future, and their labor union shakedown scheme.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
So any time ‘freed’ by automation is far more likely to be filled with new tasks than handed back to workers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
If fighting continues, the most effective counter-terrorism forces in Syria may soon be dismantled or outright destroyed, and thousands of ISIS militants and sympathizers freed, which preliminary reports suggest might already be underway.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
But two would be freed on appeal.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Employees and friends of the Federation gathered to remove pictures of the freed living hostages from a commemorative wall.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Thereafter, the freed captives will be flown to hospitals across Israel, which have already cleared dedicated departments.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
This phenomenon is prevalent in stories of Fannie Berry, a freed woman known for her tales about the days of enslavement.
—Sarah Rex, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
After the Revolution, many Hessian prisoners were freed and settled in Frederick, which already had a sizable German population, Baker said.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Moon was freed at the start of the Korean War, and went south as a refugee.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Glezmann and another American, Faye Hall, were released in March, followed by a fifth American, Amir Amiri, who was freed last September.
—Camilla Schick, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The Venezuelan government freed the son-in-law of opposition leader Edmundo González on Thursday, marking one of the highest-profile releases yet in a slow and contested process Washington says is central to resolving the country’s long-running political crisis.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
He was freed on supervised release in May 2020, but quickly broke that pledge, chowing down with his fellow Colombo gangsters at the legendary Brennan and Carr restaurant that November to discuss the crime family’s future, and their labor union shakedown scheme.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
So any time ‘freed’ by automation is far more likely to be filled with new tasks than handed back to workers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
If fighting continues, the most effective counter-terrorism forces in Syria may soon be dismantled or outright destroyed, and thousands of ISIS militants and sympathizers freed, which preliminary reports suggest might already be underway.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
But two would be freed on appeal.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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The film was notable for its liberated portrayal of sexuality, including a famous scene of Bardot dancing, which also expanded the popularity of French cinema around the world.—
IndieWire Staff,
IndieWire,
28 Dec. 2025
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And God Created Woman had a major impact on the liberated screen romances of the next decade, including those made by the French New Wave.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Dec. 2025
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pruneyard Cinemas opened to a lot of fanfare in 2018, but its owners have been running uphill — and losing ground — since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The business initially opened as a supply store, then added a taproom and eventually a restaurant.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, he was cleared after police interviewed several witnesses who confirmed his alibi.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The heath at Hermaness looked wild, but it was mostly cleared by the cropping of sheep.—
Sarah Moss,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The animal rights activist saved two cows from slaughter, Liberty and Indigo, in 2020.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Set 19 years after Harry, Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world, the play follows them on a new adventure alongside a brave new generation arriving at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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First into his life comes Jessie involved in a shipwreck with her uncle, a past colleague of Mason’s, who drowns in a vicious storm and almost takes Jessie down with him before she is heroically rescued from near death by Mason, who brings her out of the drink and then back to life.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Then in 2015, the FS Foundation rescued the vintage train and embarked on a meticulous restoration that balanced a return to the original design with the introduction of the necessary technology to operate on the electric tracks that Italy runs on today.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yolanda was relieved her son was still alive.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Which is why Wright was relieved that Tchiegne avoided a major injury.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the song is redeemed by a stellar, slow-building vocal performance, and by her sense of humor.—
Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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The still-young year of 2026 could be similarly redeemed.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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